Black mold and $1 wages: Settlement forces immigrant detention centers to protect workers

Private immigrant detention centers in California must now adhere to the state's workplace safety and health regulations following a recent settlement. This landmark agreement ensures that workers, often paid just $1 per hour, will receive better protection from hazardous conditions, including exposure to black mold. The settlement is a crucial step toward addressing the systemic neglect and unsafe environments that have plagued these facilities, highlighting the broader need for worker protections in vulnerable populations. This move could set a precedent for similar reforms nationwide.